5 Things Not To Do as a Real Estate Agent on an Investor Site

[Jonathan Greene]

If you want to build a better business as an agent on the biggest investor site in the world, follow these tips:

1. Never include a call to action in your reply to a forum post. Your signature and profile are on every post. You build a stronger business by allowing clients to approach you based on your advice and expertise.

2. Never throw your city into a conversation about another city. For example, if someone asks about DFW, don't chime in about Houston. Focus your energy on what you know about Dallas, or stay out of the discussion.

3. Don't DM people without an invitation. Allow them to DM you on their terms. If you want to connect on the site, send that with a note without a call to action.

4. Answer posts with your experience as an investor or with investors. Be specific and give verifiable numbers. This builds trust over just throwing out blanket statements. Investors here are looking for agents who invest or work with multiple investors who would give you a recommendation. All investors know a million agents. They don't need another bad one.

5. Never talk about being an agent unless the question explicitly concerns that. Don't recommend yourself. Your profile and signature will say what you want it to say. Be an asset instead. Play the long game and build relationships with people without asking for their business. This is the backbone of trust for your business.